Red Wine Ostatu Selección 2018
Red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
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The wine Ostatu Selección is the calling card of bodega Ostatu from La Rioja. It was the first Spanish red wine aged in oak produced by the winery.
The grapes are sourced from two vineyards with clayey soils planted in 1955 at 600 metres of altitude.
Made from Tempranillo (92%) and Graciano (8%), after being destemmed and cold-macerated the grapes were fermented in a small oak vat with mild pump-overs. After that, a 70% of this red wine from La Rioja went through malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels, and the rest completed the process in the vats.
Then the red wine Ostatu Selección 2018 was aged in new and 2nd year French oak barrels for 14 months.
Aerate this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.
18,600 bottles produced.
Appearance | The red wine Ostatu Selección is deep rubyb with some violet reflections. |
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Nose | This blend of Tempranillo and Graciano carries loads of forest berries and red cherry frui, with some vanilla, cedar and cinnamon notes and a dash of Havanna cigars. |
Palate | Creamy and structured, this red wine from Ostatu has a fresh mid-palate, with firm tannins and a lively acidity. Long finish with an earthy and balsamic note intertwined with a hint of blue flowers. |
Our personal opinion | Deep and gently creamy, the wine Ostatu Selección 2018 will pair nicely with meat recipes. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18 grados |
Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 14 |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 92%, Graciano 8%. |
Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Grilled red meats, Meat and vegitables, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |